Collar-protector.



PATENTED JAN. 2, 1906.

J. F. GONNELL. COLLAR PROTECTOR.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 11. 1905.

PA rn r FEE.

JAMES F. (JONNELL, OF BAZINE, KANSAS;

COLLAR-PROTECTOR.

Specification of Letters Patent. 7

Patented Jan. 2, 1906.

Application filed May 11,1905. Serial No. 259,985.

To all whom, it may concern:

Be it known that I, J AMES F. UoNNnLL, a citizen of the United States,residing at Bazine, in the county of Ness and State of Kansas, haveinvented certain new and useful Improvements in Collar-Protectors, ofwhich the following is a specification.

This invention relates to a lining for collars and comprises,essentially, a detachable flexible stay, of rubber, celluloid, or othersuitable material, and means whereby it can be se-' curely attached tothe collar without detracting from the comfort of the wearer.

It has for its object to produce a device of this character which willeffectively prevent perspiration or moisture from coming into contactwith the collar and which will at the same time be simple and durable inconstruction.

Reference is to be had to the accompanying drawings, in which Figure 1is a side elevation of the device, partly in section. Fig. 2 is across-section taken through the spring-clip. Fig. 3 is a detachedperspective view showing the parts separated.

Corresponding and like parts are referred to in the followingdescription and indicated in all the views of the drawings by the samereference characters.

The numeral 1 designates the lining or stay proper, which has its loweredge turned or rolled up at 2, so as to fit over and grip the lower edgeof the collar 3. This curved edge also prevents the device from beinguncomfortable on the neck of the wearer. It will be observed that theupturned portion 2 of the lining is bent inward along its upper edge at4, so that owing to its resiliency it acts like a spring-clip to holdthe collar and lining in proper relative position. Spring-clips 7 mayalso be employed to hold the device in position. They fit around thelower side of the collar, as best seen in Fig. 2. and the ends of theirinner arms are passed through openings or slits 8 in the liningl. Thisprevents their hurting the neck or otherwise causing discomfort to thewearer.

In operation the lining 1 is placed in position on the inside of thecollar 3, so that the upturned edge 2 clasps the bottom of the collar.The spring-clips 7 are then attached, as heretofore described, and thecollar worn as usual. Since the liningl is made of some material notaffected by moisture or heat, it will be evident that the collar isprevented from injury due to perspiration and will not wither in warmweather, as is commonly the case.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new is p 1. Incombination a lining for collars having a suitable opening therein, anda springclip for attaching the lining to the collar, the inner member ofthe clip being adapted to pass through the before-mentioned opening inthe lining.

2. The combination of a lining for collars having a suitable openingtherein and having an edge rolled back upon itself and inward to claspan edge of the collar, and a spring-clip for attaching the lining to thecollar, the inner member of the .clip being adapted to pass through thebefore-mentioned opening in the lining.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

JAMES F. CONN ELL. [L. s.]

Witnesses:

F. D. PORTERFIELD, C. D. REED.

